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Michael Finnissy at 80
17th Mar 2026
On his eightieth birthday, the English composer talks to our contemporary music guest-contributor about his student days at the Royal College of Music, drawing inspiration from country hedgerows, and why he's 'still amazed by Verdi'...
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New Sheet Music Titles - 17th March
17th Mar 2026
Piano works by Chopin and Jacques Ibert, a new series for piano by Melody Bober, a new Trinity College London publication, Bad Bunny's DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS, new titles in the SAM-Klang series, Bozza's Agrestide for flute and piano, and our selection of the latest digital sheet music.
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Christian Immler on Be Still My Heart
16th Mar 2026
In the run-up to the release of Raphaël Pichon's recording of the St John Passion (on which he sings the bass arias and Pilatus), the German singer discusses a recent passion-project of his own - a beguiling recital of songs by Wilhelm Grosz and Robert Gund with pianist Helmut Deutsch on Alpha Classics.
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New Music Book Publications - March 2026
16th Mar 2026
A history of the nocturne and the fascination of night music, an exploration of the art of choral conducting, an examination of Janáček's Sinfonietta, companions to folk music and French art song, a musical history of Vienna, a paperback edition of Anne Sebba's poignant account of the Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, and the latest novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Evie Woods.
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Hitchcock & Herrmann - The Friendship & Film Scores That Changed Cinema
13th Mar 2026
In the first of a new monthly series reviewing books on music, we take a look at Steven C. Smith's recent examination of the remarkable relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann, which began in 1955 with The Trouble with Harry and ended abruptly and acrimoniously in 1966 when Hitchcock rejected Herrmann's score for Torn Curtain, taking in celebrated collaborations such as Psycho, North by Northwest, and Vertigo along the way.
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Ben Wendel - BaRcoDe
13th Mar 2026
Visionary saxophonist and composer Ben Wendel unveils BaRcoDe, a new electroacoustic project for saxophone and four mallet players. Developed through residencies at The Jazz Gallery, the album interlaces intricate composition, chamber textures and electronics into a cohesive and immersive sound world.
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Early Puccini from Sinfonia of London and John Wilson
13th Mar 2026
With the emphasis on clean lines and rhythmic drive, this collection of student symphonic works, upscaled chamber music and orchestral excerpts from the first three operas presents a fully-rounded Portrait of the Composer As A Young Man.
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New Release Round-Up - 13th March 2026
13th Mar 2026
The world premiere recording of Clémence de Grandval's 1892 opera Mazeppa, Mahler from Paavo Järvi in Zürich, Nico Muhly from The Tallis Scholars, and Telemann from Florilegium with Elizabeth Watts and Rachel Podger.
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New Release Round-Up - 13th March 2026
13th Mar 2026
The fusion band Soft Machine make a bold return this week, alongside Mark Turner on ECM, and Peter Somuah on ACT Music.
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Martin James Bartlett on Bach, Mozart and Britten
12th Mar 2026
The British pianist discusses his new album of early concertos by Bach and Mozart plus Britten's Young Apollo, recorded in Salzburg with the Mozarteumorchester and Howard Griffiths.
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Douglas J. Cuomo: a raft, the sky, the wild sea - feat. Joe Lovano
12th Mar 2026
In a Presto Music vinyl exclusive, the jazz saxophonist stars as the soloist in a new concerto written by Douglas J. Cuomo, exploring feelings of belonging and the traversing of unpredictable landscapes.
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Semyon Bychkov's complete Mahler cycle and other forthcoming highlights
10th Mar 2026
The Czech Philharmonic's acclaimed cycle crosses the finishing-line, with other highlights for late spring including Austro-Hungarian operetta from Jonas Kaufmann, a live Ring Cycle from Fabio Luisi in Dallas, and French orchestral favourites from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London.
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BBC Music Magazine - March 2026 Choices
9th Mar 2026
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by 'valedictory' accounts of Beethoven's last three piano sonatas from Imogen Cooper on Chandos.
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Shai Maestro on The Guesthouse
9th Mar 2026
The pianist discusses his latest album, influences, and his journey of exploring the complex world of production...
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Omer Klein on The Poetics
7th Mar 2026
Upon the release of his latest album involving a larger ensemble, the pianist joins us to discuss how Brazilian music has inspired him, the concept of compassion in his music, and the challenges of the digital age.
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Bill Frisell - In My Dreams
6th Mar 2026
Inspired by a pivotal dream that transformed how he understood music, the guitarist releases his latest album alongside his favourite musicians.
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Walton from the CBSO and Kazuki Yamada
6th Mar 2026
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in rhythmically taut accounts of Walton's symphonies, demonstrating his firm understanding and love of the music, and the deep bond he has built with the masterful players of one of the UK's finest orchestras, captured live in superb sound by Deutsche Grammophon.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th March 2026
6th Mar 2026
A Huw Watkins triptych from the Hallé and Sir Mark Elder, Lise Davidsen's 2023 recital from the Metropolitan Opera, Jóhann Jóhannsson from Alice Sara Ott, and Mozart from Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th March 2026
6th Mar 2026
A selection of jazz hard-hitters release new albums this week, including Shabaka, Shai Maestro, and Mark Lockheart.
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Composer Spotlight: Ulysses Kay
6th Mar 2026
Born January 7th 1917, in Arizona, Ulysses Simpson Kay was an American composer best known for being a prominent representative of the neoclassical school of music.
